A salon owner has a lot on their plate that employees know nothing about. It's important that the owner is not so busy working IN their business, that they can't work ON their business. Here's how one owner started to free herself up.
by Tracy Vinson
In this month’s column, Dr. Stern talks about feet — exfoliation, callus prevention, cuticle care, masks, footwear, and the theory behind “earthing.”
by Dana Stern, M.D.
The first challenge in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist is in and these nail murals are moving and meaningful. See the finished results!
by Staff
In a world where everyone loves to give an opinion, why ignoring some of them can be the best thing you do. Business consultant Phil Jackson from Build Your Salon, discusses how not all opinions count.
by Phil Jackson
For those for whom I am just a hazy pre-pandemic memory, allow me to briefly introduce myself and summarize where I left off my story with this blog. And in future installments, I will cover more about practicing for the state board exam and the actual examination experience.
by Gregory Fletcher
At Sola Reconnected, Pureology's Jamie Wiley shared tips for using social to recruit new clients, promote your business and engage your existing audience.
by Staff
Put your prettiest fingers forward with this hand painted nail art made for the ‘gram.
by Staff
Spring has sprung. Watch a 15-minute how-to on creating this set which features embossed floral designs.
by Staff
As sandal season gets underway, here is what the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology advises consumers to look for when selecting a salon for their pedicure service.
by Staff
Priyanka Chopra served golden champagne realness at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Here, celeb nail artist Kimmie Kyees shares the steps to recreate this nail look using OPI.
by Staff
"Moving from a traditional salon to your own studio can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. No salon was EVER built in one day." Bianca Margolis shares how she figured out her vision for her salon and her business.
by Staff
Plus, she rocked the "flipside" trend with a hidden pop of sparkle underneath her nails.
by Staff
Addison Rae sent social media into a frenzy during Sunday night's MTV's Movie & TV Awards, but we couldn't stop staring at her edgy and glam mani.
by Staff
We often see the words “luxe” or “high-end” attached to many of sophisticated salon names. But what about little vintage salons that used to be all the rage? Meet Julia Paul in Windsor, Virginia who “inherited” a back-in-the-day salon, and is trying her very best to bring the location into the twenty-first century.
by Tracy Vinson
Nail educator Tracy Vinson shares how to ride the wave of press-on popularity and how an entrepreneurial mindset can help you bring in business.
Celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik created French manicures with a twist.
by Staff
The true test of life is never in what happens to us.
It is always in how we choose to respond to situations.
by Staff